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Planning in Leighton Buzzard

Approved
90%
55 of 56 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leighton Buzzard in the last 24 months, from Central Bedfordshire Council's planning register.

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About Leighton Buzzard

Leighton Buzzard is a market town located in the civil parish of Leighton-Linslade within the Central Bedfordshire district of England. Situated in the southwest of the county, it is conveniently positioned near the Buckinghamshire border and is bordered by key towns such as Aylesbury, Tring, Luton/Dunstable, and Milton Keynes, all while being close to the scenic Chiltern Hills. This strategic location may influence planning applications and developments in the area.

Property prices in Leighton Buzzard show an average sale price of £403,174, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Leighton Buzzard area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Leighton Buzzard a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leighton Buzzard planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Leighton Buzzard, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Leighton Buzzard. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (26), full planning applications (24), outline applications (13). 18 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Leighton Buzzard?
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Leighton Buzzard. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Leighton Buzzard?
The average planning decision time near Leighton Buzzard is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Leighton Buzzard?
The planning approval rate near Leighton Buzzard is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Leighton Buzzard?
The most common type of planning application near Leighton Buzzard is discharge of conditions, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Leighton Buzzard?
You can search and track planning applications near Leighton Buzzard on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.